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Auto Rod Technologies
06-04-2014, 06:47 PM
Last summer I picked up this truck and I really wasn't sure what I was going to do with it, after driving it through the end of summer I decided that some suspension upgrades were a must, the truck handled really bad, bump steer was horrible and it would bottom out on just about every bump it hit. The truck was previously lowered and was not done properly, the front coils were cut, the upper control arms had to much angle and the mounts were not raised to correct the upper control arm angle. Rear bottomed on the frame and the tires would rub the bed, the drive shaft also rubbing the cross member.

Paint work was rough in a few spots to which really bothered me so between needing a paint job and suspension work I decided to tear it apart and re-build everything that I wasn't happy with and also a bunch of upgrades along the way.

I decided with a full paint job and air ride suspension. with some audio upgrades as well. The truck will lay the frame but it was built to also drastically improve the handling, I'm anxious to drive it for the first time and i'm hoping the truck will be a great all around truck that will be good for daily driving, shows, and I'm hoping to test it out for a few laps at gingerman just to see how it does.

Here are a few pics of the truck before I began repairs.
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Auto Rod Technologies
06-04-2014, 06:57 PM
Now for a few progress pics

Tear down time.
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Auto Rod Technologies
06-04-2014, 07:00 PM
I stripped a bunch of panels down to bare metal and got them back into primer.
Did a little paint work on the cab, and moved it back into the front shop to start doing some suspension work.
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Auto Rod Technologies
06-04-2014, 07:06 PM
A little frame, suspension work, and repair of previous collision damage that wasn't repaired properly.


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Auto Rod Technologies
06-04-2014, 07:09 PM
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Auto Rod Technologies
06-04-2014, 07:13 PM
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Auto Rod Technologies
06-04-2014, 07:16 PM
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Auto Rod Technologies
06-04-2014, 07:18 PM
That's about it for now, but hoping to keep moving on it, I want to have it done this summer.

67 ls1 vert
06-04-2014, 08:00 PM
Looking good. Cool truck.

Auto Rod Technologies
06-05-2014, 05:15 AM
Thanks!!

72BBSwinger
06-05-2014, 07:02 PM
Can't go wrong with one. Good looks and robust.

Tincup
06-06-2014, 04:49 PM
Very cool....Are you using the stock SRT 10 spindles? I see you are using Michigan Metal Works components, are you happy with the quality?

Auto Rod Technologies
06-06-2014, 05:30 PM
Yes,, stock spindles, and I got a quite a bit from Taylor of michigan metal, seems to be really nice product, we are doing some fine tuning and he is helping me with it so what more could one ask for?

I decided I wanted taller UCA mounts and he is working on getting me them.

We also are going to have him make a custom set for a buick that has practically nothing available for as well.

Tig
06-06-2014, 05:31 PM
Awesome work.
That is going to be one bad ass parts getter.
Great job, lookin forward to your updates.

Auto Rod Technologies
06-06-2014, 06:27 PM
Thanks,, I think it should do the trick,, lol..

Tincup
06-09-2014, 09:50 AM
Yes,, stock spindles, and I got a quite a bit from Taylor of michigan metal, seems to be really nice product, we are doing some fine tuning and he is helping me with it so what more could one ask for?

I decided I wanted taller UCA mounts and he is working on getting me them.

We also are going to have him make a custom set for a buick that has practically nothing available for as well.

Rather than using taller upper control arm mounts, have you considered cutting down the spindles? They are approx. 16" tall, they could be easily cut down to around 12" at any competent machine shop.

Auto Rod Technologies
06-09-2014, 06:33 PM
I don't see how you could cut it down, it's a cast piece with a ball joint mount that sticks out from the spindle, so cutting it down wouldn't really achieve anything, I'm not comfortable with the safety of welding a cast piece like that of a spindle, if i were to go with a altered spindle I think it would be better to have a fabricated spindle made from scratch. I also don't see any issues with going with a taller control arm mount, it will correct the geometry, and it's a lot easier for them to cut a new set on the water jet than to fabricate a spindle.

Auto Rod Technologies
06-19-2014, 05:46 PM
Progress on the back half.
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Auto Rod Technologies
06-28-2014, 03:43 PM
Internet is back up at the house so here are a few more updates for you guys..

I bought a fuel cell for a 04 Ram and apparently their are some differences on the SRT because we had to notch the front corner to fit and modify the cross member a little bit. but all is good now.
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Auto Rod Technologies
06-28-2014, 03:45 PM
We also had to modify the evap system to clear the tank.
We mounted the valve on the outside of the frame rail and ran the hoses over to the inside to the canister.

And we ended up mounting the abs on the side of the frame rail as well.

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Auto Rod Technologies
06-28-2014, 03:46 PM
Was pretty pumped I was able to keep the stock exit location exhaust.
It seems most guys that bag trucks just do a turn down in front of the axle because of the extra work to bring it out the back.
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Auto Rod Technologies
06-28-2014, 03:47 PM
A little test fit of the JMB cold air intake. Had to shorten the tube just a little and narrow the intake box but it's going to work out rather well.

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We are about tired of all of the sanding
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Auto Rod Technologies
06-28-2014, 03:48 PM
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Shifter upgrade from Tony
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Auto Rod Technologies
06-28-2014, 03:48 PM
We epoxy primed the frame and bed lined it for durability.
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Auto Rod Technologies
06-28-2014, 03:49 PM
Sprayed some flat clear on the bottom side of the hood today and while I was doing that a few parts sat outside to get a sun tan.. lol
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Tincup
06-28-2014, 06:11 PM
Looking good, can't wait to see it finished..

Auto Rod Technologies
06-30-2014, 04:50 PM
Looking good, can't wait to see it finished..

Thanks.. and you and me both!!! I'll be ready for a vacation after this.. lol..

We are still progressing pretty good but ran into some axle issues that are going to slow things up some, but still plenty to do in the mean time.. going to start sanding and buffing panels tomorrow if things go as planned.

Tincup
07-02-2014, 11:33 AM
How did you make out with the front suspension? Got any pic's?

Auto Rod Technologies
07-02-2014, 06:15 PM
Front suspension is pretty much done.. shocks mounted, ride height sensors installed..

I'll snap a few pics tomorrow..

The most current hang up is the rear axle.

driveit
07-03-2014, 10:14 AM
Nice looking truck. Can't wait to see it finished.

Auto Rod Technologies
07-09-2014, 02:17 PM
Thanks.. and man.. I'm slacking on pics.. I'll try to get on that..

Auto Rod Technologies
07-09-2014, 05:52 PM
Sprayed some SPI bedliner
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/07/DSC05808_zps62db6913-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/DSC05808_zps62db6913.jpg.html)


Assembly progress on the rear.. Ran into some axle issues but it should be sorted out over the next week or two.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/07/DSC05811_zps5f7ed4fb-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/DSC05811_zps5f7ed4fb.jpg.html)


I wanted a custom cover for the fuse box, it was a hassle to get done but I think it turned out great.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/07/DSC05812_zpse4cc152a-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/DSC05812_zpse4cc152a.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/07/DSC05813_zpsa44c94e5-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/DSC05813_zpsa44c94e5.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/07/DSC05815_zps8fa20123-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/DSC05815_zps8fa20123.jpg.html)


New overflow bottle, washer fluid bottle, fan assembly, hard lines for the radiator.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/07/DSC05818_zps91d9b009-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/DSC05818_zps91d9b009.jpg.html)


Had to modify the A/C lines to route around everything.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/07/DSC05820_zpsf985bbe3-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/DSC05820_zpsf985bbe3.jpg.html)

New cold air intake installed
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/07/DSC05829_zps8a2a8f24-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/DSC05829_zps8a2a8f24.jpg.html)

Auto Rod Technologies
07-09-2014, 05:55 PM
Here's some pics of the new inner wheel wells, and a set of secondary wheel wells to protect the fuse box and all of the wiring..
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/07/DSC05824_zps7760ae70-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/DSC05824_zps7760ae70.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/07/DSC05826_zps4a3d09b5-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/DSC05826_zps4a3d09b5.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/07/DSC05827_zps0e92c80a-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/DSC05827_zps0e92c80a.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/07/DSC05830_zps9e3a9391-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/DSC05830_zps9e3a9391.jpg.html)

Auto Rod Technologies
07-13-2014, 03:48 PM
I am really starting to like this color choice now that some panels are going back on.. Been a little worried about it.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/07/DSC05833_zpscd981ae7-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/DSC05833_zpscd981ae7.jpg.html)


Had to cut into the dash a little to get this to fit but I really wanted dvd, gps, and back up camera on this one, wanting it to have a very modern feel to it when finished for long trips.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/07/DSC05832_zps1fce8ac8-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/DSC05832_zps1fce8ac8.jpg.html)

joemac
07-22-2014, 05:01 PM
Need some Street Scene mirrors. Very nice build.

76orangewagon
07-24-2014, 09:36 PM
I really like the color change, Is that a Dodge color something like a Ferrari Grigio Silverstone ?

72BBSwinger
07-24-2014, 09:49 PM
It looks like the Graphite color that was on my wife's old Durango.

Auto Rod Technologies
07-26-2014, 05:40 PM
Need some Street Scene mirrors. Very nice build.

Thank you, but I'm not a fan of street scene mirrors.. Keeping the stockers.


I really like the color change, Is that a Dodge color something like a Ferrari Grigio Silverstone ?
it was something I mixed here it was a alteration of a factory color, I don't think it was dodge, we removed most of the violet from it though.
I have the formula documented I just can't remember at the moment.

rjsjea
07-26-2014, 06:07 PM
Should be a fun truck!!

Auto Rod Technologies
07-26-2014, 07:53 PM
Hopefully find out in the next few weeks. Axle shafts should arrive monday.

Auto Rod Technologies
08-03-2014, 09:20 AM
Been busy working on the truck the last few days.. With the axle here we were able to move forward again..

Mounted the air ride controller in the overhead display panel
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/DSC05867_zps7e31caf5-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/DSC05867_zps7e31caf5.jpg.html)

New custom floor mats have arrived
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/DSC05869_zpsee4a5ad7-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/DSC05869_zpsee4a5ad7.jpg.html)


Last shot of the frame work before bed installation.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/DSC05880_zpsfd59fc34-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/DSC05880_zpsfd59fc34.jpg.html)

At last the bed is on and everything fits really good.. Plenty of axle clearance, now time to bolt on some ground effects.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/DSC05884_zpsace17669-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/DSC05884_zpsace17669.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/DSC05885_zpsf72d676d-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/DSC05885_zpsf72d676d.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/DSC05886_zpsc8664c6e-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/DSC05886_zpsc8664c6e.jpg.html)

72BBSwinger
08-03-2014, 01:34 PM
Next will be running an autox with a crate strapped down in the bed lol.

Auto Rod Technologies
08-03-2014, 03:50 PM
Lol.. Not sure about that but at some point I do want to do a few laps at Gingerman..

Auto Rod Technologies
08-04-2014, 04:00 PM
Another little update..
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/DSC05887_zps127c7787-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/DSC05887_zps127c7787.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/DSC05888_zps8e509946-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/DSC05888_zps8e509946.jpg.html)

Tincup
08-06-2014, 04:12 PM
Looks great.....

Auto Rod Technologies
08-07-2014, 11:31 AM
Looks great.....

Thank ya!!

Auto Rod Technologies
08-07-2014, 11:32 AM
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/DSC05900_zps533dfa2f-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/DSC05900_zps533dfa2f.jpg.html)

Auto Rod Technologies
08-12-2014, 06:18 PM
Finished up the hood and installed it today.
Pretty happy with the outcome.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/DSC05918_zpsf8368905-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/DSC05918_zpsf8368905.jpg.html)


I also ordered a custom emblem. Which I think turned out great, but I don't think it fits the truck so I need to get something else in place of this.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/DSC05917_zps38dd0dca-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/DSC05917_zps38dd0dca.jpg.html)

Auto Rod Technologies
08-16-2014, 05:27 PM
A little photo shoot!!
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/10622939_10204784563518936_2101902315725-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/10622939_10204784563518936_210190231572581653_n_zp s191e5a04.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/10614317_696975170358493_917674701233351-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/10614317_696975170358493_9176747012333510134_n_zps cc175988.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/10394525_10204784563398933_5839909399109-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/10394525_10204784563398933_5839909399109453167_n_z ps750b91f5.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/10460551_696975327025144_656422205526136-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/10460551_696975327025144_6564222055261367053_n_zps e22e8fd2.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/10384932_10204784563358932_5679397692914-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/10384932_10204784563358932_5679397692914102684_n_z psc76e3ac1.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/10307172_696975263691817_544611538625423-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/10307172_696975263691817_5446115386254234271_n_zps 78839e82.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/08/1908413_10204784563118926_71370578751710-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/1908413_10204784563118926_7137057875171013391_n_zp sa0a8f4c5.jpg.html)

76orangewagon
08-16-2014, 11:51 PM
Looks Awesome, everything turned out great !

Auto Rod Technologies
08-17-2014, 10:20 AM
Thank ya!!!

C-450
08-17-2014, 11:56 AM
That looks really really good. The paint on the hood was a nice touch and you have to show people you have 505 ci. I thinks it's an unwritten law.

Auto Rod Technologies
08-23-2014, 07:47 PM
That looks really really good. The paint on the hood was a nice touch and you have to show people you have 505 ci. I thinks it's an unwritten law.

Thanks and it's funny at a show how many people have to ask what that means, and also amazing how many people ask me how hard it was to get the engine into the truck.. lol..

jlcustomz
09-14-2014, 07:24 PM
Looks very worthy of the shop name.

short&wide65
09-20-2014, 11:39 AM
I also ordered a custom emblem. Which I think turned out great, but I don't think it fits the truck so I need to get something else in place of this.


Will the front emblem from a Viper fit? That's what I would go with.

Awesome truck!

Auto Rod Technologies
09-21-2014, 06:41 PM
I am not sure,, really never looked.. I saw a 2014 Viper today and that is way to big. but not sure about older ones..

Auto Rod Technologies
09-21-2014, 06:41 PM
Speaking of which, i was at a show today and can't believe how many people asked how hard it was to get the motor in there.. wouldn't be so bad but it was a Mopar show.. lol.

76orangewagon
09-22-2014, 01:20 PM
Speaking of which, i was at a show today and can't believe how many people asked how hard it was to get the motor in there.. wouldn't be so bad but it was a Mopar show.. lol.


So...being a Mopar guy myself, how do you answer that simple question...Straight forward or mess with em' a little bit.

Auto Rod Technologies
09-22-2014, 06:38 PM
I've been straightforward but I'm not sure if I can much longer.. I didn't think much of the first few times I was asked but the fact that they keep coming surprises me.. I figured the mopar guys would at least know they made a SRT-10 Ram.

jlcustomz
09-30-2014, 02:16 PM
You can also tell who really works on stuff & who doesn't at car shows. I went to a car show Saturday with my ls1 cross ram dual plenum project clearly sitting loosely ON TOP of my old intake. Couldn't believe how many people asked how could I possibly close my hood with that supercharger on there. Guess the trophy was for confusing the most people.
https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/87165-Budget-LS1-cross-ram-intake/page2
Dumbasses Tell them you cut up a perfectly good viper just for the motor & scraped the rest.

Auto Rod Technologies
02-15-2015, 07:34 PM
Re did the engine compartment..

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/02/10650056_10153110272994104_9646401312008-1.jpg (http://s44.photobucket.com/user/projectpages001/media/Parts%20Runner%20SRT%20Ram/10650056_10153110272994104_964640131200867196_n_zp s300b8fc1.jpg.html)

khofer
05-21-2015, 09:31 PM
Nice job on the truck. I am curious about the fuse cover fasteners? Or are they just bolt covers?

Auto Rod Technologies
05-24-2015, 06:48 AM
Nice job on the truck. I am curious about the fuse cover fasteners? Or are they just bolt covers?
They are notchead fasteners.